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Female labor force participation is mainly
driven by the value of women’s market wages versus the value of their
non-market time. Labor force participation by women varies considerably
across countries. To understand this international variation, one must
further consider differences across countries in institutions, non-economic
factors such as cultural norms, and public policies. Such differences
provide important insights into what actions countries might take to further
increase women’s participation in the labor market.